[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right":3,"chapter-forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Forcing Me to Be a Godly Tycoon, Right?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1264126,1692,"Chapter 17 Earning Money at a Nightclub","forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>After two long lectures, Zhang Jingdong's initial enthusiasm had completely dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the third floor of the cafeteria for lunch with his dorm mates and then returned to the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a nap, at around 1:30 pm, Zhang Jingdong got up and glanced at the timetable by the door mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one computer class in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said to Liu Ming, \"Boss, I've got some errands to run, so I won't be attending the class this afternoon. Text me if anything comes up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ming nodded in agreement: \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong headed to the university gate and took a taxi straight to Sanma Road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in his previous life he had worked as a construction supervisor and was familiar with building construction and could understand interior design plans, he was essentially a layman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, he wanted his restaurant to have a grand opening, so he aimed for perfection in all respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting out of the cab, he walked about thirty meters along a row of storefronts and then saw the sign for \"Liu Jinhui Interior Design Studio.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner of this studio is Liu Jinhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy is a Xiamen University graduate and skilled in interior design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong considered him a friend in his previous life, not a close one, but they could still share a drink every fortnight or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The renovation of his hotpot restaurant was in fact undertaken upon Liu Jinhui's recommendation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the door open, he found Liu Jinhui with his only superior and subordinate, who is also his girlfriend, Chen Hong, discussing love – no, actually discussing business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Zhang Jingdong realized that Liu must have quit his job at a company in Shanghai just last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had quit his job for love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Hong was from Jiangdu and didn't find the right job in Shanghai after graduation, she returned to her hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a year and a half of long-distance dating, Liu Jinhui couldn't stand it – no, couldn't bear it any longer, so he resolutely resigned from his well-paid job in Shanghai and came to Jiangdu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, although there were several design companies here, the salaries were not high, so Liu Jinhui simply invested all his savings into this studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because he put all his eggs in one basket, this was the time when he was working his hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Liu Jinhui saw Zhang Jingdong enter, he quickly let go of his girlfriend's hand and greeted him: \"Hello...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Liu Jinhui, who still had a full head of hair, Zhang Jingdong struggled to suppress a laugh and went straight to the point: \"I'm opening a restaurant and I'm looking to get some interior design done, can you take on the project?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui gladly said: \"I've worked on many similar projects before, so you can rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many square meters is your establishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"400 square meters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've done two projects of similar size before, you can take a look at the results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take a seat here, just a moment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui then quickly went to his desk to look for materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhang Jingdong took a seat on a sofa aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chen Hong poured a glass of water and brought it over: \"Here's some water for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\" Zhang Jingdong said, taking the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at her as he took the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was beautiful, even more so than he remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn't match up to Lin Shishi or Xiao Fei, she was at least an 80 out of 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, she had that gentle and virtuous wife vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong couldn't help but inwardly sigh at how Liu Jinhui was willing to forgo his high-paying job in Shanghai and come all the way to Jiangdu for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were me, I would probably have done the same in my past life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a capable wife at home is worth more than a house full of gold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong was lost in thought when Liu Jinhui came over with a folder in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please have a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong took the folder and briefly went through the pictures and data inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with satisfaction, he nodded: \"Okay, I think that works. Shall we go check out my place now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui glanced at Chen Hong subconsciously, suppressing the excitement: \"Sure, no problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since landing Zhang Jingdong's order would pretty much be the biggest one since the opening of his own store, easily making twenty or thirty thousand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui quickly got his things together, briefly instructed Chen Hong with a few words, and then left the store with Zhang Jingdong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the two arrived at the store rented by Zhang Jingdong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they looked around, Zhang Jingdong roughly described to Liu Jinhui the decoration style of the Hunan cuisine restaurant from his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour later, Liu Jinhui had basically understood Zhang Jingdong's requests, and Zhang Jingdong mostly agreed with Liu Jinhui's design ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Zhang Jingdong asked: \"How many days do you think you'll need to finish the design?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll try to get it done within two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong smiled satisfactorily: \"I like your drive. Alright then, tell me about your price!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui hesitated for a moment, and then said: \"Since it's our first time working together, how about this, I'll give you a 20% discount, 30,000 yuan, does that work for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong nodded: \"No problem, it's settled then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui hadn't expected Zhang Jingdong to agree so readily and gratefully said: \"Thank you for your recognition. I wish us a pleasant cooperation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the two returned to Liu Jinhui's studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They signed the contract, and Zhang Jingdong paid a deposit of 10,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Zhang Jingdong suddenly thought of something and said: \"By the way, you're in design, so you must know some construction teams, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui's mind stirred: \"I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then please also help me find a construction team. It would be best if you could also be on-site to oversee, as I want the renovation to be as good as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the cost, I will give you an additional 20,000 yuan later, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Jinhui was shocked and quickly said: \"You... You don't need to, it is very generous of you to agree to pay me those design fees!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, helping you find a construction team and overseeing the site, to be honest, I often do that to ensure the best design effect and to satisfy you, the client!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I will give it my all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong waved his hand dismissively: \"Let's do it my way, those additional 20,000 yuan consider it as making friends with you, your words just now prove you're a friend worth making!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, that's it. I have other things to attend to, so I'll be leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Zhang Jingdong turned around and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him leave the store, Liu Jinhui and Chen Hong couldn't help but exchange smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hong sincerely said: \"Who would have thought this boss would be so straightforward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui also sighed: \"Yeah, if we meet a few more bosses like this in the future, our business would be much easier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Hong went to pour a glass of water and brought it over to Liu Jinhui: \"Since he's been so generous, we must work hard to do a good job for him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jinhui took the water and casually grabbed Chen Hong's hand: \"Definitely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Liu Jinhui's studio, Zhang Jingdong first went to Yulinglong for dinner, and then headed to the Rich Man's Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rich Man's Club had always been Jiangdu's hottest and most upscale nightlife spot before '09.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One notable feature of such top-tier nightlife venues is that they typically have a lot of beautiful women, including some very high-end ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike others who come to spend money for fun, Zhang Jingdong was here to have fun, flirt with beauties, and incidentally make money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, renting a place and hiring Liu Jinhui for the design, he had spent tens of thousands at once, and surely he would need to spend a large sum when the restaurant formally starts preparations, so he must have a bit more on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the reason he chose this place was because Zhang Jingdong had long been eyeing the Rich Man's Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Harem Hot Spring Club, where most women were like public buses, although some here were not very clean, there were also quite a few respectable women looking for excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to speak of others, but in his past life, Zhang Jingdong only came here three times, and once, he was very lucky to encounter a respectable woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he didn't have much money, yet he still had such a romantic encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he had improved his lot, so tonight, he was even more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Rich Man's Club, Zhang Jingdong randomly found a bar promoter and slapped down 500 yuan: \"Arrange a private booth for me, preferably one where I can see the stage performance and also have a view of the bar area...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw an almost fawning smile instantly spread across the previously constipated face of the promoter: \"Of course, please follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jingdong was amused by this fellow's impressive performance and followed him to the private booth area.\u003C\u002Fp>",1591,"2026-06-05T16:20:19.984Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e5042e575476fe6a6bc68b785cf4d170fadfa7a0cd025405a7d92e68ff7c91d","forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-chapter-18","forcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-chapter-16",1411,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforcing-me-to-be-a-godly-tycoon-right-cover.jpg"]